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Barbara Eden, the beloved star of I Dream of Jeannie, celebrated her 92nd birthday on August 23, 2023. Rising to fame in the ’50s and ’60s alongside legends like Elvis Presley, she became a household name with her role as the magical Jeannie in 1965.
That same year, she had her only son, Matthew, with then-husband Michael Ansara. Tragically, Matthew struggled with addiction from a young age and passed away from a heroin overdose in 2001 at just 35.
Eden has courageously shared her journey through loss and parenting challenges, all while continuing to act and maintaining a strong marriage to architect Jon Eicholtz since 1991.
Her life is a testament to resilience, love, and grace—happy birthday to a true TV legend.
